C5 rooting? - Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

C5 rooting? - Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

Hi, has anyone successfully rooted the C5 ultra yet? Is there any method out there that works?

Apparently THIS can root the C5 Ultra:
http://www.howto-rootphone.com/tag/sony-xperia-c5-ultra-root
Kingo Android Root is said to be able to root the C5 Ultra.
Would you care to test it and report back to us?
You have nothing to lose, either it works or it doesn't. It cannot damage or brick your device...

kanej2006 said:
Apparently THIS can root the C5 Ultra:
http://www.howto-rootphone.com/tag/sony-xperia-c5-ultra-root
Kingo Android Root is said to be able to root the C5 Ultra.
Would you care to test it and report back to us?
You have nothing to lose, either it works or it doesn't. It cannot damage or brick your device...
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Tried it, didn't work though. Thanks.

kiedamrong said:
Tried it, didn't work though. Thanks.
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Same. It says ''Connecting'' forever and does nothing. $hit program it is...

Since C4/C5 is MediaTEK based, is it possible using root method for this processor?

nope. i've tried almost everything. right down to some chinese root. doesnt work. frama, king, all doesnt work.

Maybe someone should start a root bounty.. I'm in for 20 bucks..

Hi guys, i found an article..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684210
I would like to give it a shot but still unsure that method would work. Can someone here try it first?
I'm currently using xperia c4 dual, same specs with c5, the only different is the front camera.

This method by itxtutor should work.
https://www.china-devices.com/topic...-android-smartphone-with-iroot-6752-approved/

"This method by itxtutor should work."
it is not work

Anybody tried this?
http://www.gizbeat.com/6244/root-any-china-phone-tablet-mt6592-mt6582-mt6595-mt6732-mt6752-mt6795/

Hakim Farouk said:
Anybody tried this?
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yes. not working

Then i guess to make a custom recovery is the only option. Anybody has the know how to do this? http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/05/how-to-make-flash-cwm-recovery-without.html

Anyone, try this please.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63626335&postcount=64

Hakim Farouk said:
Then i guess to make a custom recovery is the only option. Anybody has the know how to do this? http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/05/how-to-make-flash-cwm-recovery-without.html
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You need to flash it on FOTA and for that you need root

cubeundcube said:
Anyone, try this please.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63626335&postcount=64
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I'm not able to downgrade it to the .161 fw.
Flashtool gives the following error.
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Going to flash boot delivery
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - ERROR - missing
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Some files are missing from your boot delivery
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Processing boot.sin
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Checking header
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Flashing data
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - ERROR - Processing of boot.sin finished with errors.
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Ending flash session

arjun.arora said:
I'm not able to downgrade it to the .161 fw.
Flashtool gives the following error.
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Going to flash boot delivery
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - ERROR - missing
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Some files are missing from your boot delivery
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Processing boot.sin
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Checking header
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Flashing data
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - ERROR - Processing of boot.sin finished with errors.
03/048/2015 14:48:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
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There is not enough information.
flashtool version? (latest version is recommended.)
your device?(E5533, E5563, ...)
ftf includes full files?
what kind of firmware you flash?(Customized IN, Service Exchange Unit, ...)

cubeundcube said:
There is not enough information.
flashtool version? (latest version is recommended.)
your device?(E5533, E5563, ...)
ftf includes full files?
what kind of firmware you flash?(Customized IN, Service Exchange Unit, ...)
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I have E5563, latest flashtool installed. I have tried both the service exchange unit fw as well as the Customised HK fw.
The full error is as follows.
03/029/2015 16:29:55 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5563). FW release : 29.0.B.0.161. Customization : Xperia C5 Ultra Dual
03/029/2015 16:29:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/031/2015 16:31:05 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/031/2015 16:31:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Reading device information
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Current device : E5563 - WUJ01KGW0Y - 1298-2220_R6A - 1295-8228_29.0.B.1.55 - GENERIC_29.0.B.1.55
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Checking header
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Flashing data
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_4154 - Version : MT67X2_19 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MT6752_TC9SP_16 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Max packet size set to 8192K
03/031/2015 16:31:18 - INFO - Making a TA backup
03/031/2015 16:31:19 - INFO - Opening TA partition 1
03/031/2015 16:31:19 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 1
03/031/2015 16:31:19 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 1
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - TA partition 1 saved to C:\Users\Arjun Arora\.flashTool\registeredDevices\WUJ01KGW0Y\s1ta\2015-11-03_04-31-19\1.ta
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - TA partition 2 saved to C:\Users\Arjun Arora\.flashTool\registeredDevices\WUJ01KGW0Y\s1ta\2015-11-03_04-31-19\2.ta
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - No flash script found. Using 0.9.18 flash engine
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Writing TA unit 00002774. Value : [01]
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Processing partitions.sin
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Checking header
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Flashing data
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Phone boot version : S1_Boot_MT6752_TC9SP_16. Boot delivery version : 1292_1556 S1_Boot_MT6752_TC9SP_12
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Going to flash boot delivery
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - ERROR - missing
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Some files are missing from your boot delivery
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Processing boot.sin
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Checking header
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Flashing data
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - ERROR - Processing of boot.sin finished with errors.
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Ending flash session

arjun.arora said:
I have E5563, latest flashtool installed. I have tried both the service exchange unit fw as well as the Customised HK fw.
The full error is as follows.
03/029/2015 16:29:55 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5563). FW release : 29.0.B.0.161. Customization : Xperia C5 Ultra Dual
03/029/2015 16:29:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/031/2015 16:31:05 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/031/2015 16:31:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Reading device information
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Current device : E5563 - WUJ01KGW0Y - 1298-2220_R6A - 1295-8228_29.0.B.1.55 - GENERIC_29.0.B.1.55
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Checking header
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Flashing data
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_4154 - Version : MT67X2_19 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MT6752_TC9SP_16 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
03/031/2015 16:31:14 - INFO - Max packet size set to 8192K
03/031/2015 16:31:18 - INFO - Making a TA backup
03/031/2015 16:31:19 - INFO - Opening TA partition 1
03/031/2015 16:31:19 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 1
03/031/2015 16:31:19 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 1
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - TA partition 1 saved to C:\Users\Arjun Arora\.flashTool\registeredDevices\WUJ01KGW0Y\s1ta\2015-11-03_04-31-19\1.ta
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - TA partition 2 saved to C:\Users\Arjun Arora\.flashTool\registeredDevices\WUJ01KGW0Y\s1ta\2015-11-03_04-31-19\2.ta
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - No flash script found. Using 0.9.18 flash engine
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Writing TA unit 00002774. Value : [01]
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Closing TA partition
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Processing partitions.sin
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Checking header
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Flashing data
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Phone boot version : S1_Boot_MT6752_TC9SP_16. Boot delivery version : 1292_1556 S1_Boot_MT6752_TC9SP_12
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Going to flash boot delivery
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - ERROR - missing
03/031/2015 16:31:20 - INFO - Some files are missing from your boot delivery
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Processing boot.sin
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Checking header
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Flashing data
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - ERROR - Processing of boot.sin finished with errors.
03/031/2015 16:31:21 - INFO - Ending flash session
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How do you make the ftf file?
I think that ftf must be made by latest flashtool, too.

cubeundcube said:
How do you make the ftf file?
I think that ftf must be made by latest flashtool, too.
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Thanks, I'll try again. Can anyone else shed some light on this, I'll hate downloading the FW again.
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cubeundcube said:
How do you make the ftf file?
I think that ftf must be made by latest flashtool, too.
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Not working..
Can anyone else help..

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Xperia P bricked

hi,
my XP started restarting while flashing Xperia P LT22_6.2.A.0.400_World Generic.ftf,
27/010/2013 08:10:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Processing loader
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Checking header
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - ERROR -
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
please help. :crying:

milanuprety said:
hi,
my XP started restarting while flashing Xperia P LT22_6.2.A.0.400_World Generic.ftf,
27/010/2013 08:10:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Processing loader
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Checking header
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - ERROR -
27/010/2013 08:10:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
please help. :crying:
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Try flashing a kernel via Fastboot that supports CWM, if it flashes then install a custom ROM via CWM or try to flash a rom via flashtool

aamirrasool said:
Try flashing a kernel via Fastboot that supports CWM, if it flashes then install a custom ROM via CWM or try to flash a rom via flashtool
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ummm, do i need another rom too ? or just the kernel ?
does this work>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895 ??
i dnt know anything :crying:

i tries reflashing, following error comes:
27/046/2013 08:46:00 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/046/2013 08:46:00 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Reading device information
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Processing loader
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_3065 - Version : R5E006 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:03 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:03 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:03 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Processing modemfs.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Processing prcmu.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:06 - INFO - Processing modem.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:06 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:06 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:07 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:07 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:07 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:08 - INFO - Processing system.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:08 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:08 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/046/2013 08:46:51 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0009";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
help please.

milanuprety said:
i tries reflashing, following error comes:
27/046/2013 08:46:00 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/046/2013 08:46:00 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Reading device information
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Processing loader
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:01 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_3065 - Version : R5E006 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:02 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:03 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:03 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:03 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Processing modemfs.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Processing prcmu.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:05 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:06 - INFO - Processing modem.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:06 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:06 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:07 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:07 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:07 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:08 - INFO - Processing system.sin
27/046/2013 08:46:08 - INFO - Checking header
27/046/2013 08:46:08 - INFO - Flashing data
27/046/2013 08:46:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/046/2013 08:46:51 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0009";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
help please.
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have you try flash back to ICS?

GVN.Gallus said:
have you try flash back to ICS?
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ummm no, i need to download firmware again...
ps. i used flashtool 0.9.9.0, should i use the newer 0.9.10.1 ?

milanuprety said:
ummm no, i need to download firmware again...
ps. i used flashtool 0.9.9.0, should i use the newer 0.9.10.1 ?
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Try it , remember to install driver carefully

GVN.Gallus said:
Try it , remember to install driver carefully
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similar error from the newer version as well.
will try flashig ICS.

Try to uninstall your driver and install again. If this does not work, it could be your ftf file problem, download another one.
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app

leeweijie99 said:
Try to uninstall your driver and install again. If this does not work, it could be your ftf file problem, download another one.
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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thanks. will download another one :fingers-crossed:

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download firmware again, worked for me. :good:

help pls but i cant flash any rom because ive changed the build.prop and forgot to change it back before wiping...

M4 in bootloop

I messed around with my build.prop file (changed vendor and model to fool samsung Gear Fit) and I ended up with phone stuck in bootloop.
It turns on, SONY logo is displayed, then screen goes black and again SONY logo, and again...
Phone is rooted, with unlocked bootloader and with recovery. I have downloaded STOCK firmwares, I wanted to flash them using flashtool. Here's the output:
Code:
07/059/2015 20:59:29 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (E2303). FW release : 26.1.A.2.167. Customization : Customized CE1
07/059/2015 20:59:29 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/000/2015 21:00:00 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Reading device information
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Feb 27 2015/10:41:51 - YT9113XHE7 - Unknown: Feb 27 2015/10:41:51 - 1291-5963_26.1.A.2.99 - Unknown: Feb 27 2015/10:41:51
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Closing TA partition
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Checking header
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Flashing data
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_54c8 - Version : MSM8936_14 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8936_LA2.0_33 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
07/000/2015 21:00:01 - INFO - Max packet size set to 512K
07/000/2015 21:00:02 - INFO - Making a TA backup
07/000/2015 21:00:02 - INFO - Opening TA partition 1
07/000/2015 21:00:02 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 1
07/000/2015 21:00:02 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 1
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - TA partition 1 saved to C:\Users\Tomasz\.flashTool\registeredDevices\YT9113XHE7\s1ta\2015-11-07_09-00-02\1.ta
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - Closing TA partition
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 2
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 2
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - TA partition 2 saved to C:\Users\Tomasz\.flashTool\registeredDevices\YT9113XHE7\s1ta\2015-11-07_09-00-02\2.ta
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - Closing TA partition
07/000/2015 21:00:03 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
07/000/2015 21:00:04 - INFO - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]07/000/2015 21:00:04 - ERROR -
07/000/2015 21:00:04 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
07/000/2015 21:00:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/000/2015 21:00:04 - INFO - Device disconnected
Phone enetrs in fastboot and flashmode - I was able to flash recovery in this mode, but I can't flash stock using flashtool. PC-Comapnion recognizes some SONY device but to flash it devicu must be fully started EMMA crashes on my PC
Does anyone has .img files which I can flash in fastbootmode? (boot, system and data i think will be enough), or maybe there's something wrong with phone?
[EDIT]: problem solved. WHat I did:
- downloaded AOSP 5.1.1 beta and flashed in fastboot.
- now flashtool was able to flas latest stock rom.

SK17i - Can't flash ICS 4.0.4 Stock via flashtool with locked bootloader?!

Hey together,
i installed android 4.4.4 on my Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) from Legacy & everything worked fine until suddenly the touch broke without any reason... The internet knew the problem and told me to go back to stock.
I relocked the bootloader in order to use Sony PC Companion, but "Companion" (it's not really what it's posing to be) told me there is no new software due to the fact that Sony disabled the support for our devices
Trying to flash several ICS Stock version found here in the forum didnt help either because the flashing process is always aborted... See the flash log:
16/048/2016 14:48:11 - INFO - Selected Bundle for SonyEricson Xperia Mini Pro(SK17i). FW release : 4.1.B.0.431. Customization : ME & North Africa
16/048/2016 14:48:11 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/048/2016 14:48:20 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Reading device information
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Current device : SK17i - BX902J08UP - 1249-7380_R1I - 1244-7088_4.1.B.0.431 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.431
16/048/2016 14:48:24 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/048/2016 14:48:25 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/048/2016 14:48:25 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:25 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:25 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:27 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A069 / Boot version : R9B031 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
16/048/2016 14:48:27 - INFO - Max packet size set to 65536K
16/048/2016 14:48:27 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 65536K
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - No flash script found. Using 0.9.18 flash engine
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Writing TA unit 00002774. Value : 01
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Processing adsp.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:28 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:31 - INFO - Processing amss.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:31 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:31 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_mango.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Processing fota0.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:39 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:40 - INFO - Processing fota1.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:40 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:40 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:41 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:41 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:41 - INFO - Flashing data
16/048/2016 14:48:43 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/048/2016 14:48:43 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/048/2016 14:48:43 - INFO - Processing system.sin
16/048/2016 14:48:43 - INFO - Checking header
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - ERROR -
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
16/048/2016 14:48:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/048/2016 14:48:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/048/2016 14:48:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/049/2016 14:49:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
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What the hell is going wrong?! I would like to see my good old friend/phone working again :crying:
The Problem is that I cant use my phone at the moment, so "unknwon sources and debugging" are impossible to check for me!
Can anybody help me with this problem?
Greeting
alki

I have some problem, too

Try an older version Flashtool. I think that will do the trick if memory serves me right. And with older I mean around 0.9.4. Nope sorry, don't have it for you. Again, pretty sure you will succeed with an older version. But not exactly sure how far back you will have to go.
Try searching topics from when it was released to find out which versions where used back then.

Hiya thought id try and help
just fixed my phone (soft bricked phone... all i wanted was ICS on a locked bootloader... one nameless rom....and a bit of bad judgment my part....)
BUT spent 3 days searching/researching for all files needed to restore!
if you are running windows 10 can confirm that flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows works. Also search youtube for running on windows 10 have to disable signature.... easy as pie though!
also there is a tutorial on here for rolling back to stock gingerbread then to android 4.04 ICS + Root ( file working, a little bit complicated)- TUT....Xperia.4.0.4 ROM.....
i just flashed 4.0.4 (build 4.1.B.0.431) straight and prayed i wanted my phone back and ICS so bad!
this flash guide for bricked phone was really helpful androidgadgematic.... How to fix bricked....android unbrick. (has Stock rom firmware)
It has clear pictures for flashing
Note: Xperia mini pro Hold down volume down then connect to PC....
hope you get your phone back
4.0.4 was almost worth the bricking...lol, really smart
have all files if needed...
only problem is no Google Play, (says Play Shop yet lets me add account lol)
and no timer widget (NEXT mission)
hope this may be of some use to you / anyone as definitely not an expert. just found many dead links and soooo much info but not really that helpful (IMO)
UPDATE: TIMER WIDGET FIXED!
an XDA thread just search for xperia mini pro widgets loads of apks some better than original ( timer widget v3! )
APK INSTALL PROBLEM
install slideME (had to use phone internet, installs no problem) then AndExplorer installs APKS no problem
GOOGLE PLAY FIXED!
apkmirror... google play version 3.10.9 (2014-page 3) installed no problems
happy bunni

HELP! Xperia GO failed flash of official firmware//stuck flashboot mode,OS not start

HELP!
I tried flashing the new official ROM (ST27i_6.2.A.1.100_O2CZ), (instructions followed all the way down) but i got this errors, and now it´s stuck in flashboot mode, but the OS doesn´t start, tried to flash the firmware again, but GOT error reading headers, every time i connect the cable i get the flashboot mode, without holding the keys or anything.
I had a stiock firmware NO ROOT and NO NOBOOTLOADER UNLOCKED, it was stock completely.
Had old Android 2.3
-also my volume up key doens´t work, so if the solution is using it it won´t work for me.
I selected the first boxes in wipe because i read wiping that ones is better to flash a new ROM,
*log in the first error
10/008/2016 15:08:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/008/2016 15:08:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Reading device information
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Current device : ST27a - YT9103JYHZ - 1265-2705_R5E - 1257-0353_6.0.B.3.191 - WORLD-a_6.0.B.3.191
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Closing TA partition
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:05 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_3065 - Version : R5E006 / Boot version : R10E013 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Max packet size set to 64K
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - No flash script found. Using 0.9.18 flash engine
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Writing TA unit 00002774. Value : 01
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Closing TA partition
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Closing TA partition
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:06 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:07 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:07 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:07 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:09 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:09 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:09 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:10 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:10 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:12 - INFO - Processing modem.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:12 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:12 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:14 - INFO - Processing modemfs.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:14 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:14 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Processing prcmu.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Flashing data
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Closing TA partition
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Processing system.sin
10/009/2016 15:09:15 - INFO - Checking header
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - ERROR -
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - INFO - Flashing finished.
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
10/009/2016 15:09:16 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
_____________________
**log of the errors when trying to flash again the firmware:
10/011/2016 15:11:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/011/2016 15:11:42 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia GO(ST27i). FW release : 6.2.A.1.100. Customization : O2CZ
10/011/2016 15:11:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/011/2016 15:11:47 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/011/2016 15:11:48 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/011/2016 15:11:48 - INFO - Reading device information
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Checking header
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
10/012/2016 15:12:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/012/2016 15:12:06 - INFO - Device disconnected
______________
INSTRUCTIONS I WAS FOLLOWING
3. how to install the newest Android 4.1.2 for Sony XPERIA Go ST27i
a) first of all, check your firmware version (if you already have the newest one, you do not need this tutorial)
b) download and install latest Flashtool from this article
c) download also latest Android 4.1.2 (mirror) for Sony XPERIA Go ST27i
d) paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool
e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data.
f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
g) after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
NOOT!!!

[PRO] Error while flashing system of any ICS official FTF.

I'm trying to restore my Xperia Pro (MK16i) to stock ICS. Whenever I flash an ICS ftf file using flashtool it always fails at flashing the system partition. But GB ftf works just fine and it even boots. When searching for update from the phone after installing stock GB it says that there are no updates available. So I need to flash ICS manually (which as stated, fails)
Code:
05/014/2018 17:14:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/014/2018 17:14:29 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Reading device information
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Current device : MK16i - CB5A1KAFW9 - 1249-8108_R12D - 1243-7775_4.0.2.A.0.58 - WORLD-i_4.0.2.A.0.58
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:33 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:36 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : R9B031 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
05/014/2018 17:14:36 - INFO - Max packet size set to 64K
05/014/2018 17:14:36 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - No flash script found. Using 0.9.18 flash engine
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Writing TA unit 00002774. Value : 01
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Processing adsp.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:39 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:42 - INFO - Processing amss.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:42 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:42 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:51 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_iyokan.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:51 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:51 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:51 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:51 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:51 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:53 - INFO - Processing fota0.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:53 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:53 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:55 - INFO - Processing fota1.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:55 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:55 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:56 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:56 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:56 - INFO - Flashing data
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Processing system.sin
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Checking header
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CLASS="PROTOCOL_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="PKG_SIZE";ERR_DYNAMIC="";
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Flashing finished.
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
05/014/2018 17:14:59 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
05/015/2018 17:15:04 - INFO - Device disconnected

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